a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)וְצִיָּ֑ה
tsîyâh
and — aridity; concretely, a desertוְתָגֵ֧ל
gîyl
and — properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fearעֲרָבָ֛ה
ʻărâbâh
a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Seaוְתִפְרַ֖ח
pârach
and — to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourishכַּחֲבַצָּֽלֶת
chăbatstseleth
like/as — probably meadow-saffron
Isaiah 35:1 · Masoretic Text (WLC)
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The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; The Arabah (desert) will shout in exultation and blossom Like the autumn crocus.
This short chapter functions as a hinge - closing the judgment-heavy material of chapters 28-34 and opening directly into Hezekiah's own historical narrative next.
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Today's memory verse · from this session
“The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; The Arabah (desert) will shout in exultation and blossom Like the autumn crocus.”
This short chapter functions as a hinge - closing the judgment-heavy material of chapters 28-34 and opening directly into Hezekiah's own historical narrative next.